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August 17, 2025 2:56 PM

Ten states and NCDRC achieve over 100% consumer case disposal rate in July 2025

In a major boost to consumer grievance redressal, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and ten states recorded over 100 percent disposal rates for consumer cases in July 2025, resolving more cases than were filed during the per...

August 17, 2025 11:15 AM

India’s credit rating upgrade to boost investors’ confidence, drive foreign capital inflows

The upgrade of India’s sovereign credit rating by S&P Global underscores the nation’s strong economic fundamentals, disciplined fiscal management, and effective monetary policies, an official statement said on Saturday. S&P Global has ra...

August 16, 2025 11:08 AM

Business owners welcome PM Modi’s announcement on next-generation GST reforms

Business owners and traders across the country have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of next-generation GST reforms, calling it a much-needed step to simplify the tax system and boost trade. Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders As...

August 15, 2025 8:52 AM

‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips will be in markets by the end of year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, said that Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s push for technological self-r...

August 14, 2025 8:23 PM

Kargil apricots make Saudi Arabia debut during India’s 79th Independence Day celebration

Fresh apricots from India's Kargil district in Ladakh have been introduced to Saudi Arabian consumers for the first time, marking a significant milestone in India-Saudi agricultural trade relations. The launch took place at Lulu Hypermarket in Riyadh...

August 14, 2025 5:13 PM

India’s trade deficit widens to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025 amid rising imports

India’s overall trade deficit, which combines merchandise and services, widened to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025, up from USD 10.10 billion in the same month last year, driven by a faster rise in imports compared to exports, according to data rele...

August 14, 2025 4:38 PM

S&P Global upgrades India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘

Credit rating agency S&P Global on Thursday upgraded India’s long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to "BBB" from the earlier "BBB-", citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation. BBB and BBB- are credit ratings given b...

August 14, 2025 4:23 PM

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

The Indian stock market ended Thursday’s session largely flat as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the crucial US-Russia summit scheduled for August 15 between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The BSE ...

August 14, 2025 3:59 PM

Domestic auto sales mixed in July 2025; two- and three-wheelers see growth

India’s domestic automobile industry recorded a mixed performance in July 2025, with passenger vehicle sales dipping slightly while two- and three-wheelers showed notable growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufa...

August 14, 2025 2:16 PM

India’s WPI inflation falls to 2-year low in July as food prices dip

India’s annual inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further into the negative zone, reaching a two-year low of (-) 0.58 per cent in July 2025, compared to the same month last year. The decline is primarily attributed to lowe...